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LOINC Code 14632-4: Buffy coat LM (Bld) [Interp]

14632-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Buffy coat LM (Bld) [Interp] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Buffy coat. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Buffy coat. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: DEPRECATED
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Deprecated Buffy coat
  • Buffy coat
  • Blood; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Buffy coat LM (Bld) [Interp]Deprecated Buffy coatDeprecated Buffy coat Bld Smear-ImpBuffy coatHEM/BCBuffy Coat, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14632-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameBuffy coat LM (Bld) [Interp]
DescriptionBuffy coat
Short nameDeprecated Buffy coat Bld Smear-Imp
ComponentBuffy coat
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleNom
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassHEM/BC
StatusDEPRECATED
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.36

Consumer names

Buffy Coat, Blood

Part names

Buffy coatImpPtBldNomMicroscopy.lightImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)BloodLight microscopy

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